California’s new dog-friendly rules will blow your mind
California’s reputation as a paradise for travelers and their canine companions has only strengthened in 2025, as dog-friendly tourism expands across the state. Recent developments…
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Puptopia Festival
Come to the Big Bear Puptopia Festival Saturday July 26 for a tail-wagging day of fun in Veterans Park. Enjoy the Pawground, relax in the…
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Leash up and dive in: a dog lover’s guide to California’s state parks and lakes
If your four-legged friend perks up at the mention of trails, lakes and scenic adventures, California’s state parks are calling. From refreshing lakeside romps to…
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California’s best dog-friendly sports bars to cheer on your team
From the mountains to the coast to the south, California has no shortage of sports bars that don’t just tolerate dogs—they welcome them. Here’s a…
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Paw-some events for the dog days of summer
With summer in full swing, pup-friendly festivals are popping up across California. Lucky dogs can join their people for incredible winery events, block parties, baseball…
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California’s top tail-wagging destinations: adventure awaits
Traveling with my dog has always transformed ordinary trips into unforgettable adventures. California, with its wealth of scenic beauty and dog-loving communities, offers some of…
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Terrific tree-hugging retreats
Imagine waking up beneath towering trees and sipping coffee on your deck with your pup wagging its tail by your
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Care for Big Bear
Care For Big Bear is a community-wide campaign that promotes responsible tourism, sustainability, conservation and volunteerism. The program empowers residents
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Puptopia Festival returns to Big Bear Lake
Join us at Veterans Park in Big Bear Lake on Saturday, July 26, 2025, for Puptopia! This free, dog-centric extravaganza features agility
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The mountains are barking from Big Bear Lake
The snow is melting and spring is blooming in beautiful Big Bear Lake! There’s nothing quite like the fresh alpine air
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Say “bone-appetit” to Big Bear
The Big Bear community is extra pet friendly, and that hospitality extends to the many restaurants that welcome your pups
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Dog-friendly adventures await at Big Bear Lake
Big Bear Lake, nestled in the San Bernardino National Forest, is the ultimate dog-friendly getaway just 100 miles from Los Angeles. This alpine paradise offers…
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